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The importance of exposure

…Let's talk about one of the core things that will determine your image quality.…I always like to tell students, there are…two main things that you gotta worry about.…If you can get those two things right, you…can usually get a decent image out of the camera.…There's more than those two things you gotta worry…about, but if you can just get at least.…Your focus right, and your exposure right,…more often than not, you're going to be okay.…But getting them right, isn't necessarily, as easy it sounds.…When it comes to exposure, if you're only…relying on your naked eyes, you're going to…be making a lot of mistakes, especially if…you're shooting out there, in the bright daylight.…

So, fortunately, many video cameras and DSLRs today, have…several different tools, that can help you judge exposure.…Now, the reason exposure, is so important, is because if you end up.…Overexposing things, even by just a little bit, it can end up looking really…bad in video, and it can be very hard to correct in post production.…And if we're talking about things like, shooting…

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5/12/2015

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4/15/2014

Pro Video Tips is designed for busy videographers like you. This course brings you tips on everything from controlling reflections to hiding mics. Host Anthony Q. Artis covers shooting techniques for particular video challenges like portraits, tools to help you control light and judge exposure, and advice for the traveling videographer, such as putting together a great lens kit or packing a truck.